The Challenge

69 Most Memorable Challenge Romances and Hookups Which couples have earned a spot in Challenge history for the right reasons? And which ones are memorable for the wrong things?

When you think of The Challenge, what's the most memorable romance or hookup we've ever seen?

Ty Ruff: What’s His Challenge Legacy? After four seasons and 12 years away, how will Ty be remembered on The Challenge?

When you think of Ty, what Challenge memory do you think of?

10 Least Romantic Challenge Romances These Challenge couples will make you wonder “where is the love?”

Challenge showmances are so much better than real romances.

Most Memorable Challengers Who Didn’t Make It Halfway Who says you need a full season to be remembered? These people went down in Challenge history without even making it halfway.

Some Challengers show up to win. These ones showed up for a quick, memorable trip.

The Mystery of Gladys on Battle of the Sexes Remember the time The Challenge let a visibly pregnant woman on the show, knowing she was carrying a child?

The early days of The Challenge were iconic.

Nany Talks About Being Single and Not Being a Lesbian Nany gets candid about her sexuality and relationship status.

I really thought Nany was going to explain what happened between her and Kaycee this season, but so far, we've gotten nothing.

Does CT Stand a Chance at Winning Vets & New Threats? CT was the last veteran male picked on Vets & New Threats, but could he be the last competitor remaining on the season?

How are you feeling about CT on Vets & New Threats? Do you think he could win #TheChallenge41?

Multi-Season Winners Who Haven’t Returned to The Challenge These competitors have multiple wins and many years away from the franchise.

There are only a handful of Challengers who have multiple wins and haven't done a season in the 2020s — and these are those people.

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10 Best Are You the One? Challengers (So Far) These competitors may have started on Are You the One? but they left their mark on The Challenge.

Of all of the Are You the One? Challengers, who do you think has been the best so far?

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Johnny Reilly: What’s His Challenge Legacy? After nearly a decade away from The Challenge, how is this three-time competitor remembered?

Do you remember Johnny Reilly? What did you think about his time on the Challenge?

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Yes, Adam and Averey Are Engaged We saw Adam propose at the end of All Stars Rivals, but what did Averey say?

Congratulations to Adam and Averey — she said YES 💍

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Share or Steal: Which All Stars Rivals Competitors Are Most Likely to Take It All? Which All Stars Rival competitor is most likely to take their partner’s money?

Of all of the All Stars Rivals finalists, which ONE do you think is most likely to steal all the money from their partner.

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15 Challengers Fans Want to See Debut on All Stars 6 After five seasons, fans are still awaiting these Challenge returns.

Which former Challenger would you like to see make their All Stars debut next season?

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10 Best Coed Rivalries from the Modern Challenge Era Which rivalries have defined the five most recent Challenge seasons?

If we got another Rivals season, which new pair would you like to see compete?

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Are Katie & Veronica Actually a Threat on All Stars Rivals? It seems like Katie & Veronica defied the odds by making it this far in the game, but could they actually win All Stars Rivals?

How are you feeling about Katie & Veronica this season? Could they actually win?

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The Illumaneesa: The 10 Challenge Theory Once a Challenger reaches 10 appearances without a win, are they doomed to never win?

If a Challenger has done 10+ seasons and hasn’t won, are they doomed to never win a Challenge season?

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There isn’t anyone.

The Unaired Shane + Corey Hookup — What Happened? A highly anticipated moment from All Stars Rivals will never see the light of day.

This was suspected to be one of the messiest moments of the season. Instead, it's one of the most invisible moments.

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Which Classic Challenge Themes Should Be Revisited? Which Challenge formats could return, and which ones are in the Challenge graveyard?

Old school Challenge fans: Which classic theme would you like to see come back?

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Was Dario Wrong for Voting in Adam & Steve? Dario didn’t vote for his friend, but he watched his friend go home.

How do you feel about Dario's move on All Stars Rivals?

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The Out and Open History of Lesbian Hookups on The Challenge Sam & Aneesa’s hook up is a delightfully genuine moment two decades in the making.

TBH, I was here for the Aneesa & Sam hook up because it wasn't treated as some taboo or experiment.

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All Stars Rivals: Top Moments from Episode 4 What happened on Episode 4 of All Stars Rivals?

I like most of the teams in this game, but I feel like many don't stand a chance.

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Were Kellyanne & Sylvia the Perfect Rivalry? The two girls gave us a short but marvelous appearance.

How did you feel about the Sylvia & Kellyanne partnership?

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The Challenge 41: Official Cast Who’s heading to Chile for season 41?

Who’s ready for The Challenge Season 41?

The cast is starting to get confirmed.

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Cara Maria Comes Out as LGB; Follows Up With Apology Cara Maria surprises fans with insensitive comments then issues an apology.

Kind of surprised to see Cara Maria in the controversy — this is why I never really trust the edit of a reality show.

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The Challenge All Stars Rivals: Episode 2 Ratings How many people watched All Stars: Rivals episode 2 when it aired live?

Viewership of All Stars Rivals went from yikes to bigger yikes. Episode 2 shed 21% of the viewers from the premiere.

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Is All Stars Rivals Finally Nany’s Shot to Finally Win? There’s one thing holding this team back.

Do you think Nany will finally get a Challenge win with Turbo as her partner on All Stars Rivals?

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10 Most Exciting Rivals Pairings These are the partnerships that made Rivals worth watching.

Of all the Rivals pairings we've seen, which ones have been your favorite?

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Cara Maria Shares Her Tips for Getting on The Challenge Cara’s unconventional advice is also a reflection on the state of the show.

Want to get on The Challenge?

Cara Maria has some advice.

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Laurel Explains Why She Gave Bananas Just 1 Karma Point Laurel felt that her ally, Bananas, was a bit of a traitor.

Apparently, Laurel only gave Bananas one karma point because he had an agreement with Cara Maria. 🤯

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